Tracey Ross *

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Candidate statement

I first became familiar with the CMPA while working as a corporate lawyer in Ottawa. When I transitioned into medicine, I had always hoped to utilize my legal skills to help support physicians. I was fortunate to have won one of the Council positions in 2022. I believe that I have been instrumental in advocating for physicians in this role. I understand the critical function that the CMPA serves in our lives as Canadian physicians. It is a beacon of support that physicians respect and rely upon, often in our most difficult circumstances. We also now face novel legal issues in the aftermath of the pandemic and with the advancement of AI. Significant governance changes are also occurring within CMPA that will affect you as members. I have been extensively involved in this process, focusing on ensuring stability and positive impact for physicians. I believe that my experience as a CMPA councillor, and my experience as a lawyer, uniquely positions me to support you, my colleagues, through these changes. I have been involved in many important CMPA initiatives including governance review, by law review, and committee work overseeing legal services, case management and case review. I am seeking re-election so that I may continue to advocate and ensure that your interests as physicians remain paramount as CMPA navigates these new challenges. I have been described by fellow CMPA councillors as forthright, member focused, and as an informed councillor who is often willing to ask difficult questions. I believe these attributes are always essential as a board member but most definitely in a period of significant change.

I am a community otolaryngologist. My office is based in Manotick, a small town outside of Ottawa. My practice environments include both urban, rural and remote locales. I am from Northern Ontario and completed medical school at NOSM. I completed both law school and my residency in Ottawa. I feel that my diversified experience allows me to understand the nuanced challenges that physicians face whether practicing in urban, regional or rural settings. As a lawyer, I understand the mechanics of board and committee structure but most importantly I understand the corporate, board and administrative structure of CMPA. In these coming years of transition, I believe that this knowledge and experience will be crucial to ensuring the stability of the organization and I would sincerely appreciate your support in my bid for reelection.